Add 2/5 and 4/64
2/5 + 4/64 is 37/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
2/5 = 2 × 64/5 × 64 = 128/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320 - Add the two like fractions:
128/320 + 20/320 = 128 + 20/320 = 148/320 - 148/320 simplified gives 37/80
- So, 2/5 + 4/64 = 37/80
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